About This Piece

Contemporary Design

Faye Toogood’s latest addition to her range of ceramic designs for 1882 Ltd puts a fresh spin on the forms and traditions of English creamware. Indigo Rain reinterprets the homely familiarity of blue-and-white striped crockery in a new design informed by the spirit of serendipitous discovery.

Representing a streamlined take on England's ceramic heritage, the fine earthenware employs the familiar tones of English Delftware: cream offset with a rich, deep blue. Broad bands of indigo glaze, like painterly washes of watercolour, are applied to rough canvas and then transferred to the pieces – the characteristic grain of the fabric imbues the delicate ceramics with the hardworking spirit of dark-dyed denim.

1882 Ltd is a traditional ceramic producer for the 21st century. Originally set-up by the Johnson Brothers in the heart of the Stoke-on-Trent potteries in 1882, the company today remains a family business, brought back to life in 2011 by Emily Johnson and her father Christopher.

Frequently collaborating with the most sought-after contemporary designers, Emily hopes to bring inventively designed ceramics to a wider audience while testing the skill and patience of the Master Potter, Christopher Johnson, and the incredibly talented potters, modelers, and makers that reside in Stoke-on-Trent.

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Shipping & Delivery

Shipping Method

Ground - 1 to 2 weeks

Ships from

United Kingdom

Duties Notice

Import duty is not included in the prices you see online. You may have to pay import duties upon receipt of your order.

Returns

Returns accepted within 14 days of delivery, except for Made-to-order items

Delivery Details

Delivery will be completed by a parcel service such as UPS, DHL, or FedEx.

You will receive a tracking number to monitor the status of your shipment.

Delivery will take place between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.

A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.

Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.

A signature will be required upon delivery.

*Important Note

Please examine the packaging upon delivery. In the event that there are visible signs of damaged packaging, please indicate the problem on the Delivery Note, take pictures, and—if the item inside shows damages—contact us within 48 hours of delivery. A signed delivery receipt without notations regarding damaged packaging represents your acceptance of the completed order in perfect condition.

* Please note that items made of Rosewood are subject to a special export process that may extend the delivery time an additional 2 to 4 weeks

About the Designer

Faye Toogood

Born in 1977 in Rutland in the UK, designer Faye Toogood studied fine art and art history at Bristol University, graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in 1998. The following year, she began working closely with Min Hogg, the founding editor of The World of Interiors Magazine, as a stylist for the London-based publication. In 2004, Toogood became the magazine’s decoration editor. In 2008, she founded Studio Toogood in London along the banks of the Regents Canal. In 2013, she also launched the fashion label Toogood, with her sister, Erica Toogood.

As a designer, Faye Toogood creates highly sculptural furniture and products—ranging from cups to bespoke sculptures—as well as interior spaces and multi-sensory installations. She finds beauty in the unexpected juxtaposition of objects; she prefers to present her designs as numbered “Assemblages,” so that both her objects and the three-dimensional spaces in which they are exhibited share a larger, unified narrative. To date, her client roster includes fashion houses Phillip Lim, Alexander McQueen, Kenzo, Vivienne Westwood, and Comme des Garçons, as well as brands like Tom Dixon, Established & Sons, and Opening Ceremony.

Her work has been exhibited at some of the world’s most respected galleries and institutions, including Philips de Pury in New York and Gallery Fumi in London. In 2012, Toogood was honored with the Wallpaper* Design Award for Best Use of Material.

She lives and works in London.

About the Maker

1882 Ltd.

1882 Ltd. is a design-led, industrially crafted ceramics company launched in Stoke-on-Trent in 2011 by Emily Johnson and her father, the fifth and fourth generations descended from the founders of 19th-century ceramics company Johnson Brothers. On a mission to preserve and advance traditional British artisanal skills while collaborating with cutting-edge designers and architects, 1882 Ltd. offers innovative and high-style pieces—both utilitarian and artistic—produced by highly skilled potters in the UK. 1882 Ltd. collections have been designed by rising stars and established talents like Max Lamb, John Pawson, Snarkitecture, Faye Toogood, and Kiki van Eijk.